Introduction to LIFT Ireland
LIFT Ireland is a not-for-profit initiative aimed at increasing the level of positive leadership capabilities in Ireland. LIFT, which stands for ‘Leading Ireland’s Future Together’, does this through its eight-part, group learning programme. LIFT’s programme is being rolled out nationwide via a volunteer facilitator network with an overall goal of reaching 10% of the population within ten years.
Why LIFT Schools?
Schools are a vital component of LIFT Ireland. To create a nation of leaders, we need to show students from an early stage what it takes to be a leader. LIFT Ireland’s leadership learning process is based on eight key leadership values. While partaking in LIFT’s programme, participants are introduced to one value per week, for 8 weeks. LIFT’s leadership learning process provides students with the foundation to become leaders in their own lives. Students that have taken part in LIFT have improved their listening skills, increased confidence and become more emphatic, understanding and positive. Watch our case-study of LIFT in Confey College below.
LIFT Schools Programme
We enable TY students to become LIFT facilitators so that they can run the 8 week LIFT programme amongst other students in their school – 2nd years are the most popular year to partner the TYs with.
The learning process offered to schools covers the same material as our corporate programme. However, we have tailored the language and delivery so it is more engaging for students. LIFT’s leadership values include Listening, Positive Attitude, Respect, Resilience, Dedication & Determination, Empathy & Understanding, Innovation & Adaptability, and Honesty & Integrity.
How to bring LIFT to your School
- The TY co-ordinator or teacher responsible for bringing LIFT to their school must first complete a free online LIFT facilitator training. These trainings are specifically available throughout August for teachers. They run from 9-4pm on selected dates. School principals are also very welcome. At the August teacher training we will provide you with everything you need, to simply and easily bring LIFT to your TYs when term starts.
- Next you run the LIFT training with a group of TYs via an interactive video and materials we provide you. The overall training will take approximately 1-1.5hrs and you can do it at a time that suits you and your students. Be it a single workshop or over a number of class periods.
- Once the trained TYs receive their certificates as LIFT Facilitators they can start leading other students in your school through the 8 week LIFT programme. We advise that the TYs run roundtables with the second year students
Tá LIFT ar fáil as Gaeilge anois freisin. Más mian leat LIFT a thabhairt chuig do Ghaelscoil cuir ríomhphost chuig info@liftireland.ie
For partner schools that are onboarding Ukrainian students we have developed the LIFT program in Ukrainian. Email info@liftireland.ie to learn more.
Pricing and Contributions
Our schools programme is heavily subsidised by out corporate partners who fund the vast majority of the programme.
We do ask for a recommended contribution of either €5 per student booklet paif via the LIFT Shop.
Partner schools receive all materials, printed booklets, scripts, certificates, videos, ongoing support, events and all the training for teachers.
If your school can’t afford to contribute get in touch – we’ll still work with you to find a way to bring LIFT to your school. LIFT is for everyone.
Some of the Schools Already Involved
This is just a selection of our partner schools. If your school is already participating in LIFT but can’t see your logo, please let us know and we will add it.
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